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Thanks for your opinion, Glen. I like SpySweeper since it helps tie all
those products together and as a somewhat knowledgeable computer person I
like SpySweeper agressiveness but I agree it could be intimidating to a new
user of computers. :>
"glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
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: The stand-alone CWShredder module is fine, and concentrates on the
CoolWebSearch
: variants. I personally don't recommend the other Intermute products. Some
folks
: like SpySweeper, but I have not found it to do anything useful beyond what
can be
: done with the freeware I usually recommend in other posts, and it can be
: over-aggressive for use by a novice.
: --
: Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
:
:
: "Dan" <spamyou@user.nec> wrote in message
: news:%23ZX6lcaGFHA.548@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
: > Glen, ever since that false positive that AntiVir gave me since I had
: > settings to max scanning ability that may cause false positives I have
been
: > wary of CWShredder by Intermute. Is it truly okay and can it help in any
: > way(s) that a paid program such as Webroot's SpySweeper that costs
$20-$30
: > depending if you can get it on sale fails to address? If anyone else
knows
: > the answer(s) I welcome their reply(ies) also.
: >
: > "glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
: > news:%23m%23kczUGFHA.3376@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
: > : Update your anti-virus app and then run a full-system virus scan.
: > :
: > : Use CWShredder, the CoolWeb removal tool, available here:
: > :
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html
: > :
http://aumha.org/downloads/cwshredder.zip
: > : Close all browser windows and open apps, start CWShredder and click the
Fix
: > button.
: > :
: > : Install Ad-Aware SE free edition, start it, click its 'Check for
Updates'
: > link in
: > : the app to install updates, then use it to scan your system, and remove
: > what it
: > : finds.
: > : Ad-Aware:
: > : http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
: > :
: > : Install SpywareBlaster:
: > :
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2859.html
: > : Click the link in the app to check for and install updates, then click
to
: > 'Enable
: > : all protection'.
: > : Update at least weekly.
: > :
: > : If problems persist, download, unzip, and run Hijack This from one of
these
: > : locations:
: > :
http://computercops.biz/downloads-cat-14.html
: > :
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html
: > :
http://www.spywareinfo.com/downloads/tools/HijackThis.exe
: > : Unzip to a folder other than your Desktop or the Temp folder,
doubleclick
: > : HijackThis.exe, and hit "Scan".
: > :
: > : When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change into a
"Save
: > Log"
: > : button.
: > : Press that, save the log somewhere you can find it (Desktop, My
Documents,
: > or
: > : similar).
: > : Most of what it lists will be harmless or even required, so do NOT fix
: > anything yet.
: > :
: > : Copy the log files and paste them into a new post at ONE of these
forums:
: > :
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
: > : http://forums.spywareinfo.com/,
: > :
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html
: > :
: > : In your post, please state your problem clearly and what you've done so
far
: > to fix
: > : it.
: > :
: > : The folks there will tell you what to remove.
: > :
: > : See the "housekeeping" you should complete before you post your log:
: > :
http://aumha.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4075
: > :
: > : A tutorial for using Hijack This is located here:
: > : http://tomcoyote.com/hjt/
: > : --
: > : Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
: > :
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
: > :
: > :
: > : "al" <al@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
: > : news:A95A9AE6-2028-4214-A5F7-B769DC57B910@microsoft.com...
: > : > my computer is such a little iggit. about an hour ago, it set itself
back
: > : > like to the mode it was about 5 months ago. it does that every so
often
: > and I
: > : > don't get it. also, I have this stupid toolbar in IE. it's called
: > AZESEARCH
: > : > and I ahve NO CLUE how it got there. there's nothing in my add/delete
: > : > programs that even hints to that toolbar so that I can delete it.
also, I
: > : > guess the toolbar came with complementary favorite folders. I deleted
the
: > : > folders but everytime I open IE again, they're back! help. thanks!
: > :
: >
: >
:
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